NIGO’s HUMAN MADE × Pokémon Vol. 2 — the second instalment of the Japanese streetwear icon’s collaboration with The Pokémon Company — dropped at 11:00 JST on 23 May 2026. Fifteen pieces. Pikachu, Farfetch’d, and Magikarp leading the lineup. A Farfetch’d padded utility jacket with a dedicated “leek pocket” for the iconic spring onion. And a release format that locked out almost everyone outside Japan: entry to HUMAN MADE physical stores was restricted to lottery winners on 23–24 May, and the HUMAN MADE Online Store ships directly to a very limited list of countries — none of them in Buy&Ship Global’s 22-destination network.
The result, predictable from precedent: every piece sold out within hours, and Mercari Japan filled with secondary-market listings the same afternoon. If you’re a HUMAN MADE collector, NIGO follower, or just a Pokémon fan who wants the Farfetch’d jacket, Mercari Japan is now the only realistic route to authentic Vol. 2. Buy&Ship Global’s Mercari proxy bridges the gap, with a structural advantage no major competitor matches: our service fee is 6% capped at ¥200 per item. Buyee caps at ¥500. On a typical 3-piece HUMAN MADE order — a jacket plus two tees, say — that’s hundreds of yen saved on commissions alone.
Table of Contents
→ What is HUMAN MADE × Pokémon Vol. 2?
→ Why Mercari (When Retail and Online Are Closed)
→ Buy&Ship Global Mercari Proxy Explained
→ Vol. 2 Must-Buy Lineup
→ Still Hunting for Vol. 1?
→ ⚠️ Spotting Fakes & Bad Sellers
→ Mercari Buying Strategy
→ Shipping Rates Snapshot
→ FAQ
→ How to Order with Buy&Ship Global
What is HUMAN MADE × Pokémon Vol. 2?
HUMAN MADE is the Tokyo-based streetwear label founded by NIGO — the same designer behind A Bathing Ape (BAPE) and current artistic director at Kenzo. The brand’s signature blend of heritage Americana, hand-drawn graphics, and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship has made it one of the most collected streetwear names of the past decade. Vol. 2 of the Pokémon collaboration follows October 2025’s first drop and continues NIGO’s strategy of pairing Pokémon characters with classic HUMAN MADE silhouettes.
- Release: 11:00 JST, 23 May 2026 (Japan)
- Collection size: 15 pieces
- Featured Pokémon: Pikachu, Farfetch’d, Magikarp
- Signature item: Farfetch’d Padded Nylon Twill Jacket with built-in “leek pocket” — designed to hold Farfetch’d’s iconic spring onion. Internet went predictably feral.
- Sales channels: HUMAN MADE physical stores (lottery-restricted on 23–24 May) + HUMAN MADE Online Store (humanmade.jp, limited geography)
- Status (late May 2026): Sold out across all official channels. Mercari Japan is the active secondary market.
Why Mercari (When Retail and Online Are Closed)
The supply situation for HUMAN MADE × Pokémon Vol. 2 outside Japan is unusually constrained. Three barriers shape the market:
- Lottery-restricted physical stores. HUMAN MADE’s Aoyama, Harajuku, and other Japan flagship locations required pre-registered lottery winners for entry on launch weekend. Even Tokyo residents without a winning ticket couldn’t walk in.
- Geographically restricted online store. HUMAN MADE Online Store (humanmade.jp) ships directly to only a short list of countries — primarily the US, UK, and a few EU markets. None of Buy&Ship Global’s 22 destinations (Korea, Thailand, NZ, UAE, Mexico, Switzerland, Morocco, and others) appear on that list. Standard advice — “just order from the brand’s site” — doesn’t apply here.
- No authorised global retailer. Unlike Pokémon TCG (carried by international card-shop chains) or Adidas/Nike (global brand sites), HUMAN MADE has no licensed third-party distributor outside Japan that stocks the Pokémon collab pieces.
What did become widely available within hours of the drop is the Mercari Japan secondary market. Lottery winners who bought multiples, official store buyers who flipped, and shoppers who only wanted certain pieces from the 15-item collection started listing within the afternoon of 23 May. As of late May, Mercari has hundreds of Vol. 2 listings spanning every piece in the collection, at predictable secondary-market markups over retail.
Buy&Ship Global Mercari Proxy Explained
Mercari Japan is Japan-domestic — sellers don’t ship internationally, and the platform requires a Japan address to receive items. Buy&Ship Global’s Mercari proxy bridges that gap with a four-step flow:
- Find a listing. Browse Mercari Japan directly, or use Buy&Ship’s internal Mercari search already filtered to HUMAN MADE × Pokémon listings.
- Submit the URL. Paste the Mercari listing into our standard proxy request page, with size, colour, and quantity.
- We buy immediately. Mercari is fixed-price, so we lock the item on your behalf without delay. Speed matters: popular HUMAN MADE listings can be claimed within minutes of going live.
- Forward to our Hong Kong sorting centre. Your item arrives at our Japan warehouse and is forwarded to our Hong Kong consolidation centre. From there you can combine it with parcels from any of our other source markets — US, UK, Korea, and beyond — before the final international leg to your destination.
Service Fee — Why ¥200 Matters for High-Value Streetwear
Our Mercari proxy fee: 6% of item price, capped at ¥200 per item. The cap is the structural advantage — and it’s especially valuable for high-ticket streetwear. The 6% rate hits the ¥200 cap at just ¥3,334 per item; everything above that price tier (which is most of the HUMAN MADE × Pokémon collection) ships at flat ¥200 service fee per piece.
| Service | Rate | Cap per item | Fee on 3-piece order (jacket + 2 tees) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy&Ship Global | 6% | ¥200 | ¥600 |
| Buyee | 5–7% | ¥500 | ¥1,500 |
| ZenMarket | ~8% (varies) | No published cap | ~¥8,080 |
| FromJapan | 7–10% | No published cap | ~¥10,100 |
On a typical HUMAN MADE collector order — Farfetch’d jacket (¥74,800) plus two graphic tees (¥13,200 each) — the difference is most stark vs flat-rate competitors. ZenMarket’s 8% rate alone runs to ¥8,080 in service fees; ours stays flat at ¥600 across the same three items. The cap is where the long-term saving lives.
Vol. 2 Must-Buy Lineup
Each card below links to a pre-filtered Buy&Ship Mercari search — click through and you’ll land directly on real Vol. 2 listings, ready to submit through proxy.
Farfetch’d Padded Nylon Twill Jacket (THE Vol. 2 chase item)
The piece that broke the internet — a heavyweight padded twill jacket featuring Farfetch’d embroidery and a dedicated “leek pocket” on the chest for the character’s iconic spring onion. The retail-vs-market gap is biggest here; expect Mercari listings to settle 20–40% above retail in the first month. Act fast on size M / L listings from established sellers.
Retail ¥74,800 (~USD 495) — Mercari typical ¥90,000+ (~USD 595+)
Pikachu Denim Jacket
Mid-weight selvedge denim with full-back Pikachu embroidery and HUMAN MADE’s signature workwear cut. The most universally collectible piece in the lineup — Pikachu has the broadest cross-demographic appeal in the set. Mercari supply is steady; pricing has settled within a tighter band than the Farfetch’d jacket.
Retail ¥59,400 (~USD 395) — Mercari typical ¥70,000+ (~USD 465+)
Magikarp Aloha Shirt (Open-Collar Rayon)
Open-collar rayon shirt printed with a repeating Magikarp pattern — the “summer hero” piece of the collection, perfect for the post-launch resort season. Lighter than the jackets and easier to size; sleeper hit for collectors who already own a Pikachu piece from Vol. 1.
Retail ¥36,300 (~USD 240) — Mercari typical ¥42,000+ (~USD 280+)
Pokémon Made Graphic T-Shirt
The accessible entry point. Heavyweight HUMAN MADE cotton tee with NIGO-style hand-drawn Pikachu, Farfetch’d, or Magikarp graphics on the front — three variants released, each in multiple colourways. Highest Mercari supply, mildest secondary-market markup. Ideal if you want a Vol. 2 piece without committing to the outerwear.
Retail ¥13,200 (~USD 87) — Mercari typical ¥15,000+ (~USD 100+)
Heart Plush Pass Case
Plush heart-shaped card holder — the kind of HUMAN MADE accessory that becomes a collector item from day one. Pairs perfectly with the cardholder reflex of NIGO’s design language. Light to ship, gift-able, and a low-commitment way to add a Vol. 2 piece to a HUMAN MADE collection without spending five-figure yen.
Retail ¥8,580 (~USD 57)
Pokémon Made Socks
The lowest-priced piece in the lineup. HUMAN MADE has built a sub-cult around its socks — collectors typically buy multiple pairs across drops. Useful as a bundle-filler to fully use your Buy&Ship consolidation shipping rate, and a polite way to share a Vol. 2 piece as a gift to a fellow Pokémon fan.
Retail ¥2,200 (~USD 15)
Note: All Mercari prices in this section are typical secondary-market ranges, not official retail. Mercari prices fluctuate daily — always confirm at the listing. USD conversions are approximate.
⚠️ Spotting Fakes & Bad Sellers
HUMAN MADE counterfeiting is sophisticated — the same Asian factories that produce BAPE replicas have moved into HUMAN MADE, and the Pokémon collaboration is one of the most-faked drops yet. Buy&Ship Global does not perform authenticity verification at the warehouse — we forward the parcel as it arrives from the seller. Your due diligence at the listing stage is essential. Five red flags to watch for:
1. Listings with only stock photos or scans
Legitimate sellers photograph the actual garment in natural light — you’ll see the fabric texture, the embroidery threading, the inside tags, and any wear marks. Flat product images lifted from HUMAN MADE’s own site don’t prove the seller owns the piece. Always prefer listings with multiple real photos from different angles, including close-ups of tags and stitching.
2. No close-ups of inside tags & care labels
Authentic HUMAN MADE pieces carry consistent factory-printed inside tags, branded care labels (in Japanese), and country-of-origin labels — Japan-made for most Pokémon collab pieces. Replicas often skip these or print them imperfectly. Ask sellers for tag close-ups before submitting a proxy request, especially for outerwear. If the listing doesn’t show tags, message the seller through Mercari.
3. Prices below retail for an in-demand drop
A real HUMAN MADE × Pokémon Vol. 2 piece, in unworn condition, will never list below retail on Mercari in the first 6 months after release. If a Farfetch’d jacket appears at ¥40,000 (vs ¥74,800 retail), it’s almost certainly counterfeit or a problem listing. Real lottery winners flip at markup, not below cost.
4. Bulk listings or “multiple sizes available”
Real lottery winners get one piece per size. A listing offering “size S, M, L, XL all in stock” of the same SKU is a wholesale-replica operation, not a single-piece flipper. The official lottery + online queue made it virtually impossible for any individual to acquire a full size run of the chase pieces.
5. Newly registered accounts with no streetwear history
For high-value items (¥30,000+), strongly prefer Mercari sellers with hundreds of positive reviews and a history of HUMAN MADE / BAPE / streetwear listings — you can verify by browsing their other items. A brand-new account selling only one Vol. 2 jacket is the standard counterfeit-flipper profile.
Mercari Buying Strategy
Size before everything
HUMAN MADE sizing runs Japan-spec: roughly half a size smaller than equivalent US/EU. If you wear US M in Western streetwear, order L from HUMAN MADE; if you wear US L, order XL. Jackets in particular run shorter in the torso and tighter in the chest than American workwear cuts. The chest measurements on HUMAN MADE’s own product pages are the most reliable reference — Mercari listings rarely re-publish them.
Speed matters — for chase pieces in correct sizes
The Farfetch’d jacket in M and L sells out from Mercari within hours of being listed. Submit a proxy request the moment you find a legitimate listing in your size; don’t wait for a marginally better price. The opportunity cost of missing the listing is much higher than ¥2,000 of markup.
Patience works — for tees, socks, and Vol. 1 backfill
Lower-priced pieces (tees, socks, pass cases) arrive constantly. Pricing settles into a tight band within 2–3 weeks of release. Watch the trend on Buy&Ship’s internal Mercari search, identify the floor, and pick listings below average. Same applies to Vol. 1 hunting — supply trickles in steadily as collectors deaccession.
Shipping Rates Snapshot
HUMAN MADE × Pokémon outerwear is heavier than typical streetwear — a padded twill jacket ships at roughly 2 lb including packaging; a denim jacket at 1.5 lb; a graphic tee at 0.5 lb. Reference rates for top destinations:
| Destination | First lb / 2 lb | Each additional lb |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea / Thailand / India | USD 11 (1 lb) | USD 3 / 4 / 7 |
| UAE / Sri Lanka / Morocco / Egypt | USD 45 (2 lb) | USD 9–18 |
| Canada / Mexico / Brazil | USD 55 (2 lb) | USD 9 / 9 / 14 |
| Switzerland / Norway / Denmark / N. Ireland | USD 55 (2 lb) | USD 8 |
| New Zealand | USD 36 (1 lb) | USD 14 |
| Argentina | USD 55 (1 lb) | USD 21 |
👉 Full rate list across every destination and weight on our Buy&Ship Global pricing page.
FAQ
Q1: Can I buy from HUMAN MADE Online Store directly?
Only if you’re in a country humanmade.jp ships to — primarily the US, UK, and a few EU markets. None of Buy&Ship Global’s 22 destinations are on that list. For Korea, Thailand, NZ, UAE, Mexico, Switzerland, Morocco, and our other served countries, Mercari Japan via proxy is the realistic route.
Q2: Why is your fee cap (¥200) lower than Buyee’s (¥500)?
Buyee built its fee structure around forwarding-as-a-service rather than proxy-as-a-service, and the ¥500 cap reflects their margin model. Buy&Ship Global operates Mercari proxy as part of a broader global shipping platform, so we can run the proxy service at a lower margin and pass the saving to collectors. On high-value streetwear orders, the cap difference adds up quickly — a 3-piece HUMAN MADE order saves ¥900 in service fees alone.
Q3: Does Buy&Ship Global verify HUMAN MADE authenticity?
No — we forward the parcel as it arrives from the Mercari seller. Authenticity verification happens at the listing stage and is your responsibility. See the “Spotting Fakes & Bad Sellers” section above for the five red flags. For high-value items (the jackets in particular), choosing an established Mercari seller with hundreds of positive reviews and visible streetwear listing history is the single most important step.
Q4: How does HUMAN MADE sizing compare to US / EU brands?
HUMAN MADE runs Japan-spec, roughly half a size smaller than US/EU equivalents. If you wear US M, order L; if you wear US L, order XL. Jackets are shorter in torso and tighter in chest than typical American workwear cuts. The chest measurements on HUMAN MADE’s official product pages are the most reliable reference for any specific piece.
Q5: Can I combine HUMAN MADE pieces with other Japan purchases in one shipment?
Yes — and you can combine with any of our other source warehouses too. All Mercari Japan items arrive at our Japan warehouse, then forward to our Hong Kong sorting centre. From Hong Kong, you can combine your HUMAN MADE pieces with parcels from US, UK, Korea, or any other source market before the final international leg. One shipping fee, one consolidated parcel.
Q6: Where can I see the full shipping rates for my country?
Our pricing page has the full rate list for every destination, plus a calculator so you can plan a multi-item HUMAN MADE order by exact weight.
How to Order HUMAN MADE × Pokémon Vol. 2 with Buy&Ship Global
Step 1: Find your Vol. 2 piece on Mercari
Use the Buy&Ship Mercari search links above to skip the manual hunt — landing pages are pre-filtered to actual Vol. 2 listings. Or browse Mercari Japan directly and grab the listing URL.
Step 2: Submit the Mercari URL
Paste the Mercari listing URL into our proxy request page. Add size, colour (where applicable), and any notes about tag verification you’d like the seller to confirm.
Step 3: Confirm USD quote & pay
You’ll receive a USD quote — item price + 6% service fee capped at ¥200 per item + shipping to your destination. Confirm and pay; our team purchases the piece immediately on Mercari.
Step 4: We receive in Japan, then consolidate in Hong Kong
The Mercari seller ships to our Japan warehouse, which forwards to our Hong Kong sorting centre. You’re notified at each step and can combine your HUMAN MADE pieces with any other parcels you have in transit from our US, UK, Korea, or other source warehouses — all consolidated in Hong Kong before the final international leg to maximise your per-pound shipping rate.
Step 5: Track and receive
Pay shipping, choose home delivery or pickup point (where available), and follow your parcel through the Buy&Ship app or web dashboard until it arrives.
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